Living in Parkwerf en Stadswerf
Parkwerf en Stadswerf is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (90%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 5,023 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Almere is the Netherlands' youngest city — planned, spacious and car-friendly, with newer housing stock than almost anywhere else in the country. Many residents commute: Amsterdam is around 25 minutes by train, which is exactly the trade many buyers here have chosen.
The housing market in Parkwerf en Stadswerf
At €270,000 average WOZ value, Parkwerf en Stadswerf ranks 142 out of 164 Almere neighborhoods on price — 23% below the city median, leaving room in the budget that pricier neighborhoods would swallow. For scale: Almere's cheapest buurt averages €130,000 and its most expensive €1,212,000, so Parkwerf en Stadswerf sits in the budget band of the city.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €196,000 to €294,000, up 50% — slower than the city as a whole (+105%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 21% of homes are owner-occupied, and 78% of the stock is social housing that never reaches the open market. Few homes come up for sale, so when one does, expect competition and act fast on viewings. The upside of the same number: neighborhoods with a big rental base tend to feel lively and transient rather than settled — decide which you want before you fall for a listing.
Who lives here
Demographically, Parkwerf en Stadswerf is dominated by established households in the 45-to-65 bracket (27% of its 545 residents), followed by 25-to-45 year olds at 25%. Households split into 44% singles and 35% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 2.0 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes skew modest — 58% of households are in the lower national bracket.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: groceries are a non-issue — 4 large supermarkets within a kilometer; there are about 19 cafés and restaurants within walking distance — enough choice without the crowds.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 4 min walk · GP 4 min · hospital 5.5 km · library 0.7 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 5 minutes on foot; daycare is 0.4 km away — check waiting lists early, they are long everywhere in the Netherlands; secondary school is a 2-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 5.0 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.4 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.7 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 100% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Parkwerf en Stadswerf
Before you bid in Parkwerf en Stadswerf: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Also, the price gap with the rest of Almere is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Parkwerf en Stadswerf a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Parkwerf en Stadswerf suits first-time buyers and families with children best. The average home value is €270,000 (23% below the Almere median) and the neighborhood has 545 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Parkwerf en Stadswerf?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Parkwerf en Stadswerf, Almere is €270,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Parkwerf en Stadswerf mostly owner-occupied or rental?
21% of homes in Parkwerf en Stadswerf are owner-occupied and 79% are rentals, of which 78% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Parkwerf en Stadswerf rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Parkwerf en Stadswerf rose from €196,000 to €294,000 (+50%); Almere as a whole moved up 105% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Parkwerf en Stadswerf?
100% of homes in Parkwerf en Stadswerf were built before 2000 and 0% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Parkwerf en Stadswerf?
The average distance to a train station from Parkwerf en Stadswerf is 5.0 km; a large supermarket is 0.6 km away on average.
Is Parkwerf en Stadswerf an expensive part of Almere?
No — average home values are 23% below the Almere median, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Parkwerf en Stadswerf good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.4 km away and there are 1 daycare locations within a kilometer. 35% of households here have children at home.
Similar neighborhoods in Almere
Closest in price — worth a look if Parkwerf en Stadswerf is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten (buurt BU00340205) · Data updated 2026-07-11. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.